MINUTES OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

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C IV IC DEV EL OP ME NT CO R PO RAT I ON
MINUTES OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
May 12, 2010 at McCarthy’s Restaurant, State Route 11, Canton NY
Present:
Absent:
Call To Order:
Review of Organizational
Documents
Appointment Of Temporary
Chairman:
Appointment Of Temporary
Secretary:
Adoption of Initial Resolution:
Organizational Resolution
Adoption of Initial Resolution:
Policy Resolution
Adoption of Initial Resolution:
Public Authority Law Resolution
Election Of Officers:
Brian Staples, Ernest LaBaff, Lynn Blevins, Andrew
McMahon, Mark Hall, R. Joseph Weekes, Jr., Kimberly
Gilbert, Raymond Fountain, Patrick Kelly, Natalie Sweatland,
Brian Norton, Richard Williams, William R. Small, Esq. and
Edmund J. Russell, III, Esq.,
None
The meeting was convened at 8:45 AM noting that
notifications of the meeting had been sent on May 4, 2010 to,
at a minimum, St. Lawrence County’s newspapers designated
for the publication of local laws and other matters required by
law to be published; additional local media sources and
websites.
Mr. Russell noted that the documents had been created similar
to those of the IDA and IDALDC to ensure seamless
administration.
On a motion by Mr. LaBaff, seconded by Mssrs. Hall and
McMahon, Brian Staples was appointed by acclamation
temporary chairman.
On a motion by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hall, Lynn
Blevins was appointed by acclamation temporary secretary.
Mr. Russell was instructed to ensure the Corporation files the
application for tax exempt status. Mr. Weekes moved,
adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mr. McMahon. The
resolution was adopted by all members present voting “aye.”.
Mr. Weekes moved, adoption of the resolution, seconded by
Mr. McMahon. The resolution was adopted by all members
present voting “aye
Mr. Weekes moved, adoption of the resolution, seconded by
Mr. McMahon. The resolution was adopted by all members
present voting “aye
For the Office of Chairman
Mr. LaBaff placed the name of Brian Staples in nomination for
Chairman. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Hall. There
being no other names placed in nomination, Mr. Staples was
elected Chairman with all members present voting “yea.”
For the Office of Vice-Chairman
Mr. Weekes placed the name of Ernest LaBaff in nomination
for Vice-Chairman. The nomination was seconded by Mr.
Blevins. There being no other names placed in nomination,
Mr. LaBaff was elected Vice-Chairman with all the members
present voting “yea.”
For the Office of Secretary
Mr. LaBaff placed the name of Lynn Blevins in nomination for
Secretary. The nomination was seconded by Mr. McMahon.
There being no other names place din nomination, Mr. Blevins
was elected Secretary with all members present voting “yea.”
Appointment of Counsel
Appointment of Officers:
Officer Resolution
Discussion of Committee
Appointments
Other Business:
Initial Resolution – EJ Noble
Project
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Mr. Weekes, seconded by Mr. Hall,
William R. Small, Esq. of Ogdensburg, New York was
appointed as Counsel to the IDACDC to serve at the
pleasures of the Corporation.
Mr. McMahon moved adoption of the resolution appointing
Raymond Fountain, Chief Executive Officer; Kimberly
Gilbert, Chief Financial Officer and Raymond Fountain,
Compliance Officer, seconded by Mr. Weekes. The resolution
was adopted by all members present voting “aye.”.
Reference Public Authority Law Resolution.
Mr. Kelly provided a brief history of the project. Mr. Russell
noted that a public hearing will be required. Upon a motion by
Mr. Weekes, seconded by Mr. Hall, the resolution was adopted
by all members present voting “aye.”
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 AM by unanimous consent.
/s/
Mr. Lynn Blevins, Secretary
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